Property Apprentice Podcast
Property Apprentice dives deep into the what's and how's of real estate investing in New Zealand. Each week, we discuss topics relevant to every home buyer and investor.
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Is the property market recovering, or is there a sting in the tail?
In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts tackles the contradictory headlines facing Kiwi property buyers. We are seeing a classic tug-of-war: mortgage rates are dropping and first-home buyers are active, but unemployment has hit a 10-year high of 5.4% and the RBNZ is demanding tighter risk rules from banks.
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The start of 2026 hasn't been as quiet as expected. From new tax proposals that have investors on edge to economic data forcing banks to tear up their interest rate forecasts, there is a lot to unpack.
In this episode of New Zealand Property Insights, Paul and Debbie Roberts deep dive into the proposed 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the reality of sticky inflation, and why "resil...
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Is 2026 a "Goldilocks" year for buyers, or is a rate hike trap set for mid-year?
In this week's Week in Review, Debbie Roberts (Property Apprentice) cuts through the contradictory headlines. We explore why major banks are predicting an OCR hike, why insurers are retreating from Westport, and if the "doer-upper" dream is dead.
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- Interest Rate Warning: Wh...
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In this episode, Debbie Roberts from Property Apprentice discusses the hot topic of whether KiwiSaver should be made compulsory or remain voluntary. With recent media attention and political proposals suggesting a shift toward a mandatory model similar to Australia’s, it is a conversation that every New Zealander should be following.
Debbie breaks down the potential impact of these chang...
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As of January 15th, 2026, the rules for building minor dwellings in New Zealand have officially changed. The headlines say "No Consent Needed" for builds under 70sqm, but the fine print says something very different.
In this premiere episode, Paul and Debbie Roberts (Property Apprentice) strip away the media hype to look at the practical details that actually matter t...
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Are we in a recovery or a price crash? In this week's episode, we tackle the mixed signals hitting the New Zealand market. BNZ economists are telling us "don't stop believin'" as business confidence hits multi-year highs, yet Trade Me data shows asking prices plummeted by over $80,000 in the last two months of 2025.
We break down why REINZ says buyer co...
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Is the "Buyer's Market" finally here? In this first episode of 2026, we break down a massive week for New Zealand real estate. The data is in: December stock levels have hit a 10-year high, giving buyers more choice than we've seen in a decade. But with new rules for Granny Flats kicking in today and economists predicting a twist in the OCR tale, the window of opport...
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Topic #1: Stuff 10th of December - Capital crunch: Central Wellington now has the cheapest property in the country
Topic #2: RNZ 9th of December - GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?
Topic #4: RNZ 9th of December - The OCR is down, so why are home ...
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Topic #1: Good Returns 26th of November- OCR Cut: What the RBNZ said
Topic #2: RNZ 26th of November - Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent?
Topic #3: TradeMe 28th of November- OCR predictions for 2026 & 2027
Topic #4: RNZ 26th of November - The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs
Topic #5: NZ Herald 24th of November - KiwiSaver 12%...
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Is a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) actually on the horizon for New Zealand property investors? 🏠🤔
Paul's tackling the conversation arising from the recent Labour Party conference and answering the big question many of you have been asking: What does this mean for my portfolio?
He also take a hard look at why the Government struggles to be an effective landlord compare...
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Topic #1: Oneroof 29th of October-Capital gains tax fallout: ‘House prices are not going to fall another 20%’
Topic #2: Good Returns 28th of October - Bets are on for OCR to fall even further
Topic #3: Stuff 30th of October- Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all
Topic #4: 1News 30th of October - New granny flat rules could put rates ...
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Topic #1: RNZ 15th of October- Consider tax breaks for KiwiSaver, international report say
Topic #2: NZ Financial Adviser 16th of October - Economists welcome RBNZ's cautious LVR easing amid housing restraint
Topic #3: Good Returns 14th of October - First home buyers take advantage of soft housing market
Topic #4: 1News 13th of October- Why Inland Revenu...
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In this episode, we're diving into the latest and most significant news for the New Zealand property market. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has just revealed that its tax investigations into property investors and developers are paying off—BIG TIME! 💰
We break down the shocking numbers from a recent Business Desk article, including a staggering $228 million in undecl...
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Topic #1: Good Returns 9th of September- Slumping house prices good news for first home buyers
Topic #2: RNZ 9th of September - Wellington house prices slump 30 percent from peak, QV says
Topic #3: TradeMe 9th of September - House prices up for the first time in over a year
Topic #4: The Mortgage Mag 11th of September - Keeping a lid on house prices – housing...
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